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Alan Haven (Born 1 April 1935, died 12 January 2016) was an English jazz organist from Prestwich, Lancashire, United Kingdom. A self-taught musician, he gained recognition for his work with composer John Barry on the soundtracks of 1960s film classics such as "The Knack," "Goldfinger," and "From Russia with Love." He also received critical acclaim for his performances and recordings alongside renowned jazz drummer Tony Crombie. Haven achieved a surprise hit with his recording of "Image." In 1969 and 1971, he recorded two albums for CBS, featuring a mix of original compositions and his arrangements of cover songs. These albums showcased the distinctive Haven Lowrey Heritage keyboard sounds he developed throughout the 1960s. "Haven For Sale" included contributions from jazz trumpeter Maynard Ferguson and was directed by Keith Mansfield, while "St. Elmo’s Fire" allowed Haven to experiment further with keyboard effects and included more original works. Both albums were released on a limited CD edition in 2010. Alan Haven was also known for his marriage to Miss World, Lesley Langley, in the 1960s.

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